Suzuki RF 600 - ?400, is it worth it for a first big bike?

[Steve - RS125]

Hey folks, I currently ride an RS 125.

I bought it last summer and had finance on it, the origional plan was to part ex it for another brand spanking new CBR 6RR this summer or somthing similar.

I have been speaking to me mate at work and he has a Suzuki RF600 on a K reg. He has had a few bumps on it but has got them all fixed now and had it re-sprayed black with blue flakes in it.

I have not seen the actual bike yet but for £400 would it be worth buying this to learn the ropes (At least finacially ift wont matter if i gob it then!!) on for the 1st year and keep my RS and turn in into a track weapon??

Whats your thoughts?
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Suzuki VL Intruder 125cc - September 2004 to July 2005
Aprilia RS 125cc - July 2005 to Present
Suzuki RF600RR - May 2006 to October 2006 (RIP RF600)

[colin1]

sounds good to me
as long as there is nothing mechanically wrong with it, and even if there is, at that price you could probably afford to get it fixed
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[Zimbo]

For £400 it's an absolute steal, provided it's reasonably sound. It's a fast and capable bike, not everybody liked the design but nothing wrong with the way it goes!

[Steve - RS125]

Its had a new engine recently as the last one seized.

Has anyone got any good pics from the front of it?
I can only find side pics!
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Suzuki VL Intruder 125cc - September 2004 to July 2005
Aprilia RS 125cc - July 2005 to Present
Suzuki RF600RR - May 2006 to October 2006 (RIP RF600)

[colin1]

there are 2 on ebay with pics
https://motors.search.ebay.co.uk/rf600_Motorcycles-Scooters_W0QQcatrefZC12QQfromZR40QQfsooZ1QQfsopZ1QQsacatZ422
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[Steve - RS125]

I think if the condition is half as good as those i will snap his hands off.

I have to say considering its age it looks pretty modern.
Could be a good buy!

RF600 Here we come! whooooooo hoooooo
Custom black paint job aswell!

All I need now is my 21st birthday!
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Suzuki VL Intruder 125cc - September 2004 to July 2005
Aprilia RS 125cc - July 2005 to Present
Suzuki RF600RR - May 2006 to October 2006 (RIP RF600)

[Hooky]

Er ! Bargain ,these bikes are so underated.

It can tour, commute, running costs, parts etc are very cheap, insurance is low.

I have a couple of these, Yes they are outdated and ugly (just like me ) .

I have even taken one on a track-day and had no problems running around at a fair old pace (it will do around 130+mph).

Post up pics when you get her

[The Wobbly Orange]

I am jealous. My L reg cost me £1200 a year ago. However it did come with a £300 end can.
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[Dark]

Sounds like a bargain to me, i'd be interested to see a pic of it when you get it
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My Bikes in order:- Yamaha RXS100 / Suzuki X7 250 / Yamaha RD350LC / Kawasaki
KR1S 250 / Kawasaki ZXR750 H2 / Honda C50 / Kawasaki ZX7R P5 / Kawasaki ZX10R / Suzuki GSXR 400 / Honda CBR1100 Blackbird & Yamaha FZR 600